The Westhaven Motel - Fox Glacier
-43.46424618, 170.0183147Overview
The excellent 5-star The Westhaven Motel Fox Glacier is located only 5 minutes' stroll from the Fox Glacier and features tour/ticket assistance to help you get the most out of your trip. Located 4.2 km from the Mount Fox, this Fox Glacier motel features a luggage locker.
Location
The hotel is nestled in Fox Glacier, near a mountain. Twizel is 16 km from The Westhaven Motel, while Skydive Fox Glacier Skydiving Center is nearly a 10-minute stroll away. The area offers shopping experiences such as the ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery, which is 4.3 km from the accommodation.
Rooms
This Fox Glacier hotel has 23 rooms, comprising a mini-kitchen. Cable channels, along with tea/coffee making equipment, are offered. The rooms also have carpeted flooring. Guests will find hair dryers and dressing gowns in bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.
Eat & Drink
Situated just near the Westhaven Motel Fox Glacier, the restaurant Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon offers an American menu.
Leisure & Business
You can join biking, skydiving, and hiking at the property, and cars are available for rent.
Rooms and availability

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Max:2 persons

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Essential information about The Westhaven Motel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 106 NZ$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 9.0 |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of The Westhaven Motel
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missingWrote a review on 02 Decspacious roompoor water pressure
The room was spacious but lacked decent water pressure in the shower.
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missingWrote a review on 30 Nov
liked the way our good-sized and well furnished deluxe queen room with handicapped access was. a microwave, an electric kettle and fridges were a nice touch.
The staff we met were not particularly welcoming.
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missingWrote a review on 29 Nov
The location for Fox Glacier was marvellous and lovely, short walk to a grocery store and glow worm hike as well as forest around and yard on the other side of enterance.
Nothing at all.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Octcomfortable bedpoor shower pressurelack of cleanliness
Comfortable bed with nice heated blanket.
Unfortunately, the shower had dreadful water pressure. I also found the cleanliness to be lacking, with cobwebs and debris remaining in the corners of the room. The tap water warning made it inconvenient as we had to purchase bottled water due to unclear communication about the boil order status.
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missingWrote a review on 20 Oct
nice hotel, rooms good - very happy.
being picky it looks a bit shed like from the front.
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missingWrote a review on 19 Oct
Clean spacious quiet unit within walking distance to restaurants and the main tourist area.Comfortable bed, and outside sitting area for relaxing.Friendly helpful staff.
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missingWrote a review on 18 Octcozy roomcomfortable bedcute atmosphere
100% recommend for a little getaway
Cozy room, comfortable bed, and the cute atmosphere made our stay enjoyable, with the convenience of free parking and quick access to local cafes just a short walk away.
Nothing to improve upon.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Oct
Great location to access glacier helicopter operators and restaurants. Room is not big big but clean.
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missingWrote a review on 16 Oct
The super friendly and knowledgeable staff/owners. We stayed twin share and it was a spacious room with excellent sized beds. Everything was very neat and tidy and we felt very comfortable staying there.
That I couldn't stay longer.
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missingWrote a review on 06 Augfully equipped kitchenettewarm roomfriendly stafflow water pressure
the shower had low water pressure,, which was annoying. the kitchenette was fully equipped (had an electric pan! ), and we loved how warm and clean the room was. super friendly staff made our stay better (especially considering the language barrier).
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missingWrote a review on 06 Augspacious roomcomfy bedcleanlinesstricky door
The room was spacious with a super comfy bed, made for great sleep after our long drive, and the cleanliness was definitely a plus. I really enjoyed the access to cozy outdoor seating and a nice garden view for some relaxation time. Just a heads up, the front door was a bit tricky to open at times, but it didn't ruin my overall experience 😊
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missingWrote a review on 05 Aug
The staff simply could not have been any more friendly or welcoming and really went out of their way to make it a fantastic stay. Location is great for Fox Glacier and skydiving and bikes are available to hire on site at very reasonable prices
No cooker or hob in the room only a microwave
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missingWrote a review on 03 Aug
Near to both Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, Mathieson Lake and Highway. Kerry the manageress was exceptionally helpful and friendly just what was needed when arriving somewhere unknown.
Nothing
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missingWrote a review on 24 Julwell-appointed roomscomfortable bedgood locationunreliable wifi
The Westhaven Motel offered well-appointed rooms that were modern, spacious, and very clean. The comfortable bed contributed to a good night's sleep. The location was convenient, just a short walk to the main street.
WiFi connection was unreliable.
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missingWrote a review on 23 Jul
This motel was extremely convenient for Fox Glacier and we were within walking distance of the excellent restaurants and cafes. The motel manageress (sorry I've forgotten her name!) was incredibly helpful and provided us with lots of local information.
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